Instructional Designer

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

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The School of Social Ecology has marshaled its interdisciplinary expertise to focus on areas including global environmental degradation, poverty and other forms of inequality, prison overcrowding and gang violence in California, healthy child development, challenges faced by an aging population, health risks and community empowerment. These efforts have made the School of Social Ecology a national leader in applying basic theory and empirical research to a range of complex societal problems. As the first and only School of Social Ecology in the nation, our researchers bring real change, in real time, to real people's lives. Combining the scientific with the practical, we turn hope for change into real answers that can leave all of us better off. Reclaiming lives. Expanding community wellbeing. And, making a safer world all around.

SE-hive is a team of instructional designers who collaborate with Social Ecology faculty to design learning experiences that empower students to become transformative leaders capable of translating science into solutions to address society's challenges.

As part of the Social Ecology instructional design team, the Instructional Designer 2 (ID 2) will support self-supported degree programs (SSDP), including our newest SSDP, launching Fall 2026, and state-supported undergraduate courses. The ID 2 will work collaboratively with the instructional design team to prepare and maintain courses, support faculty throughout course delivery, troubleshoot and support learning technologies, and contribute to team instructional design projects and initiatives.
The ID 2 will use instructional design, educational technology, and multimedia development skills to help maintain, develop, troubleshoot, and shape curricular materials into consistent and engaging learning experiences grounded in sound pedagogy and best practice. They will leverage technology with intention to craft learning experiences that are clear, easy to navigate, and foster active engagement and meaningful learning. A key part of this work includes conducting quality assurance reviews to ensure course materials and environments meet established standards prior to launch, including verifying ADA compliance, copyright adherence, and other institutional obligations.
The ID 2 will serve as a learning technologies resource for the team, staying current with emerging tools and trends in instructional design and educational technology. The ID 2 will provide day-to-day technical support to ensure the smooth operation of course environments and team workflows.
Additionally, the ID 2 will work on instructional design content and initiatives that are of moderate scope and complexity, demonstrating a high degree of collaboration and diplomacy as well as problem analysis and creative solutions, and solve complex content or delivery related issues in collaboration with technical teams. The incumbent will interact with senior internal and external personnel and exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions.

Required:

• Working knowledge of functional area and understands how work within one course may impact work being done on other courses or in other areas.
• Demonstrated analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in analytical, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, collaboration and negotiation skills.
• Working knowledge of organization policies and procedures, including policies that impact online course development.
• Working knowledge of instructional design principles and learning strategies, including needs analysis, backwards design, learning outcomes and assessment design, and instructional approaches including lecture, discussion, activities, projects, etc.
• Working knowledge of the technical tools and platforms required to achieve the delivery of engaging and media-rich online learning content, and of trends in the use and effectiveness of educational technology and learning.
• Working knowledge and skills with relevant business software systems.
• Working knowledge of adult learning theories and education methodologies.
• Working knowledge of e-learning strategies including but not limited to courses (e.g., processes and technologies, etc.).
• Experience with Canvas LMS
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• A minimum of 1 year of experienceAt least 1 year of relevant instructional design work experience

Preferred:

• Proficiency in planning, resourcing and monitoring effective design life cycles of training and other learning and performance solutions to support the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (OneDrive, Word, PPT, Excel), Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Slides, Sheets)
• Experience with basic HTML coding
• Experience using eLearning tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $$33.04- $$37.00 (Hourly).

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.